Mirpur factory fire: Owner claims arson
The owner of Beauty Fashion, a readymade garment factory in Dhaka’s Mirpur-11, has alleged that a fire that broke out at her factory on Friday night was a deliberate act…
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Khulna food controller accused of corruption
A section of Open Market Sale (OMS) dealers has accused Khulna District Food Controller Md Tanvir Hossain of multiple acts of corruption, including leaking recruitment exam question papers. Sources said…
US-China trade talks in Malaysia very constructive
The United States and China conducted “very constructive” trade talks in Malaysia on Saturday, a US Treasury spokesman said, ahead of a highly anticipated meeting of their leaders in South Korea next…
More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups
Countries signed their first UN treaty targeting cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, despite opposition from an unlikely band of tech companies and rights groups warning of expanded state surveillance. The new global legal framework aims to strengthen international cooperation to fight digital…
Jamaat pushing for PR system to ensure weak govt
BNP leader Maj (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed said on Saturday that the demand for proportional representation (PR) in the next national election is aimed at creating a weak government. Speaking at…
Chief of Women’s Reform Commission calls for ombudsman to protect domestic workers’ rights
The chief of the Women’s Reform Commission, Shireen Parveen Huq, has urged the government to appoint an independent ombudsman to ensure accountability and safeguard the rights of domestic workers in…
Govt commits to implement state reforms in line with July Charter
Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Saturday said the interim government is pledged to implement state reform initiatives and transform Bangladesh into a “New Bangladesh” in line…
Rohit and Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia in 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned back the clock with a 168-run stand in what could be their Australian swansongs as India thrashed the hosts by nine wickets in the…
Man arrested for brandishing dummy rifle during rally in Turag
Police have arrested a man for displaying a dummy rifle during a rally in Dhaka’s Turag area. Mujahidul Islam Chowdhury, 49, was arrested along with the dummy rifle in a…
First US wheat shipment arrives at Ctittagong port
For the first time, a consignment of around 57000 ton of wheat from the USA has arrived at Chittagong port. Bangladesh initiated the import on a government-to-government basis under a…